BRIEFS: IceMen add another forward to preseason roster

The Evansville IceMen added an 11th forward to the roster, acquiring Matt Lowry from the Greenville Road Warriors. Lowry, 25, had four points (one goal, three assists) in nine games last season. The Neepawa, Manitoba native also played in 56 games for the Elmira Jackals during the 2009-10 season, notching 21 points in 56 games. In between those ECHL assignments, the 6-foot, 185-pound forward played two seasons at the University of Manitoba where he scored 16 goals and had 25 assists in 56 games. Also, the team has announced it will hold an open house at the Ford Center for season-ticket holders on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. IceMen head coach Jeff Pyle and players will sign autographs and the team’s locker room will be open for tours. Season tickets will be available to be picked up. The team asks that those planning to attend to RSVP ticket sales coordinator Jessica Welz at jwelz@evansvilleicemen.com or call 812-421-4625.